Day 1
Ride from Kaiaua to Thames. Transfer to Kaiaua to begin your ride to Thames. Overnight accommodation in Thames. The link provides the latest information on the trail remedial works status and riding conditions.
Day 2
Ride the Hauraki Rail Trail from Thames to Paeroa. Overnight accommodation in Paeroa.
Day 3
Transfer to Matamata in the morning. Take your time to have a look around Matamata. Ride back to Te Aroha. Your luggage will be delivered to your accommodation. Once you have finished your ride you can take the opportunity to walk the tracks around Mt Te Aroha and have a soak in the mineral hot pools.
DAY 4
Ride from Te Aroha to Waihi. Your luggage will be transferred to your accommodation.
DAY 5
Ride from Waihi to Paeroa. Take time for a leisurely breakfast. If you have a bit of time on your hands in the morning you can start with a ride around the gold mine pit which is pretty special in itself. You can then take the train in the morning from Waihi to Waikino, then continue riding back to Paeroa.
Package includes (minimum 2 people)
4 night’s accommodation
2 x E-Bikes OR 2 x Standard bikes for 5 days
Bike bags/light backpacks for water bottles and snacks
Helmets and bike locks
All transfers, including luggage
Secure parking for 4 nights while riding the trail
Package price
E-bikes From $2920.00 per couple
Standard bikes From $2370.00 per couple
Additional activities
River Boat Cruise. From Historical Maritime Park to Paeroa Jetty.
Goldfields Train Rides. This operates seasonally.
Package 3 enquiry form
Complete this form to send us an enquiry about this package. Remember to check trail status by visiting the Hauraki Rail Trail website and clicking the Trail Status link.
Please note: Completing this form is not a confirmed booking. We will be in touch once we receive your enquiry to confirm dates and details.